Government of Canada announces Environmental Damages Fund

Deadline: 24-Feb-21

The Government of Canada is seeking proposals for the Environmental Damages Fund to priority projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment.

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The purpose of any contribution to the EDF is to restore the environment and conserve wildlife and habitats in a scientifically sound, cost-effective, and technically feasible way.

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Fines directed to the EDF are used to fund projects that focus on the following four categories in order of priority:

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Restoration;
Environmental quality improvement;
Research and development;
Education and awareness.
Eligible Projects

Priority is given to projects that restore the natural environment and conserve wildlife, followed by:
Environmental quality improvement initiatives.
Research and development on environmental restoration and improvement.
Education and awareness on issues affecting the health of the natural environment.
There is no maximum project duration. The average length of a project is approximately two years.
EDF funding is available for projects that meet the following criteria:
Address one or more of EDF’s four priority areas.
Satisfy all Fund Use Requirements as listed on the EDF.
Are scientifically sound and technically feasible.
Are cost-effective in achieving goals, objectives and results.
Can measure results using EDF performance indicators.
Show that the environment will benefit from the project.
Demonstrate that the applicant possesses or has access to necessary partnership, experience, knowledge and skills required to undertake the project.
While matching funds are not required, evidence of other funding sources such as matching contributions and the respective amounts, or demonstration of the applicant’s ability to raise funds from sources other than the federal government in a past project will be considered as an asset at the proposal evaluation stage.
Ineligible projects and activities include:
Those activities required by law and/or mandated by other levels of government.
Containment and clean-up of environmental spills.
Restoration of contaminated sites.
Infrastructure, particularly related to municipal, provincial and federal government program areas.
Lobbying or advocacy activities.
Recreation and tourism projects or beautification initiatives.
Preparation of formal curriculum materials.
Core organization functions and activities such as meetings, maintenance and administration; however, project-specific administrative support is eligible.
Annual or regular organization events/campaigns.
Expenses to attend general conferences and workshops.
Projects and activities underway.
Continuation of projects previously funded by the EDF.
Projects outside of Canada.
Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. If you are unsure about any of the examples listed above or the eligibility of your project and activities, please contact the Environment and Climate Change Canada office in your region.
EDF funding is a competitive process; please clearly explain all details and expected results. The level of detail provided in your application must support the complexity of your project.
In addition, your project must include at least one of the EDF’s performance indicators.
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible groups include:
Non-governmental organizations;
Universities and academic institutions;
Indigenous organizations;
Provincial, territorial and municipal governments.
Individuals, businesses, or other federal departments or agencies are not eligible for funding but are encouraged to partner with eligible groups to apply. Offenders are not eligible to apply directly or to partner with eligible groups, for fines or monetary payments they have made that were directed to the EDF.
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Your application is reviewed to verify eligibility and to assess technical and scientific merit. All project proposals are subject to the same evaluation criteria.
If your project application is approved in principle, you will be contacted through a notification letter to negotiate a funding agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of the funding. Federal MPs and/or their team may be advised about the approval in principle of a project and may be provided with information provided in this Application including applicant’s name, project title, project description, project location, funding amounts and contact information.
If your application is not approved, you will also be informed of this decision in writing.
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